ValDonovan

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  1. Spanish to English sheet?

    ValDonovan replied to pajoopie1's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE a copy too. Doing clinicals in Orlando and that would be very helpful!! Thanks,

  2. Any hospitals around Central FL that still actually hire LPNs?

    ValDonovan replied to ComeClarity's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am currently going to TECO in Kissimmee for LPN and we are doing clinicals at St. Cloud Hosp. and Osceola Reg. and both hospitals have LPNs on the floor. I know of a couple of grads from the last...

  3. What's up with Florida Hospital?

    ValDonovan replied to aimswenk's topic in Florida Nursing

    You could always try going to HR in person. At least that way you could talk to a "real" person and maybe get more info. Best of luck!

  4. TECO LPN 2011

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The full time day program is 11 months. The part time night program is 18 months. The next day class starts in Aug and would finish next July. I am currently in the program full time. We just reached...

  5. Can an LPN/LVN discontinue an IV?

    ValDonovan replied to Miss_3Bb's topic in General Nursing

    LPN school in FL. We can d/c IV's and heplocks. Good

  6. Rolling luggage as 'back pack' Haha

    ValDonovan replied to NursingStudentYaya's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got a rolling laptop bag at Wally world for about $30. I figure it might come in handy after I am done with school and can afford to travel.

  7. ammonia capsules for fainting?

    ValDonovan replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I ran with an ambulance company 20 years ago and we used amonia caps on the truck. Especially when we got the "fakers" that were just looking for attention. After we popped an amonia cap and cupped...

  8. Rationale for wound packing irrigation

    ValDonovan replied to misty_stanfield99's topic in General Nursing

    Our school had a 1 year full time day program and an 18 month part time evening

  9. Nursing..a middle age career?

    ValDonovan replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I am in LPN school at the age of 41. and I am not the only person my age in our class (male and female). I think it might have a little to do with the lay-offs of people our age that are having to...

  10. What do you have to wear???

    ValDonovan replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    LPN school, solid white scrubs with a white cobbler over top. We look like cafeteria

  11. How will the new healthcare law in 2014 NOT create more jobs?

    ValDonovan replied to xInspiredx's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Very interesting topic. I am currently in LPN school and was at a local hospital on Friday for a MedSurg clinical. As our group was sitting in the cafeteria having lunch, one of the hospital board...

  12. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    ValDonovan replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Guess it depends on your work environment. I have seen Hospital Med/Surg with 6-8 pts. per nurse, but LTC is totally different. Can you give a little more

  13. catheter nervous!!

    ValDonovan replied to LLovelylocks's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can relate.. we got our check-off on foleys just before the holiday break. Just like you we did it on the dummy's in the school lab. I have been able to remove one foley during clinicals but have...

  14. Which TEAS study guide to buy?

    ValDonovan replied to norcalmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I totally understand how you feel!!! I took the TEAS last spring and I was 40 at the time and a long time out of school. I definitely suggest getting the TEAS book from ati, that is what I did and...

  15. Nurse: 'I was fired for refusing flu shot'

    ValDonovan replied to DesertRN2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/washtenaw_county/nurse%3A-%27i-was-fired-for-refusing-flu-shot%27

  16. TEAS nervous been out of school for a long time!!

    ValDonovan replied to chriscrow's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should do fine. I know exactly how you are feeling. I took the TEAS last spring and I graduated high school 1987 and never did go to college. The review guide was helpful for me. Wishing you...

  17. TECO

    ValDonovan replied to John--RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    John You must be in the night class!!! I am in the day class and we just finished intro to Med/Surg and are doing Growth and Development. We just finished the Med Pass test. (we have 3 that need a...

  18. any jobs for new grads in fl

    ValDonovan replied to skny's topic in Florida Nursing

    Have you tried Florida Hospitals?? They have several hospitals in Central Fl. I am still in LPN school but we have been told that FL Hosp. is trying to go straight RN or above. Here is the link......

  19. TECO LPN 2011

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No problem I totally understand your fears. I took the Tabe 2 or 3 years ago.. but before that ... Well I graduated high school in 1987 and never got a college degree. I was scared to death that I...

  20. TECO LPN 2011

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It has been quite a while since I took the TABE so I really don't remember what was on it. The TEAS was not too bad. TECO currently does not have a minimum requirement on the science part so it does...

  21. Nursing books

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been paying out of pocket for everything too. I started out with a traditional back pack and after about 10 weeks I gave up and got a rolling bag. The books are soooo heavy. I actually got a...

  22. Teas test at TECO (kissimmee, fl)

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mon-Fri 7:30-2:00.. lunch 11:15-12:00 You will start clinicals after about 3 weeks of school. Clinicals will be Th and Fr from 6:30-1:30 and will be at either Osc Health Care or Avante NH in St....

  23. Nursing books

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would suggest only getting the Dewitt books to start... you will only be doing one course at a time... You won't need the MedSurg books until you are about 3 months into the program. And the...

  24. TECO

    ValDonovan replied to John--RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am taking LPN at TECO. I am in the day class that will graduate in July. We will be your "seniors"!! The course is very intense but so far has been really worth it. We just finished Intro to...

  25. Teas test at TECO (kissimmee, fl)

    ValDonovan replied to giarmar's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on passing. Are you starting in the Jan. Class? I am currently in the day class and will graduate in July! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help in any way.